IS 13828 : 1993 — Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonry Buildings - Guidelines

What is IS 13828 : 1993?

IS 13828 : 1993 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonry Buildings - Guidelines. It falls under the <strong>Civil Engineering Design and Construction</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 13828 : 1993

1. 1
   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
2. 2
   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
3. 3
   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
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   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.

Amendments to IS 13828 : 1993

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